Web Designer & Developer
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On average, commissions constitute a fair portion (just over two-fifths) of final income for Web Designer & Developers. That final number averages out to $47K across the industry. In the world of Web Designer & Developers, total cash compensation can vary between $29K and $79K. Each package generally includes bonuses and profit sharing proceeds, and in exceptional cases, those amounts can reach heights of $5K and $10K, respectively. Geographic location is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by tenure. Male Web Designer & Developers are more prevalent than women among those who took the survey — 68 percent of professionals. Most Web Designer & Developers report high levels of job satisfaction. Some workers in this field — just under a third — are not awarded benefits. Medical coverage is reported by more than half and dental plans are enjoyed by a little over a half. This report is based on responses to the PayScale salary survey.

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Job Description for Web Designer & Developer

A web designer and developer is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and development of a company’s website. Web designers and developers work within creative teams to provide high-quality, accessible, original ideas about their company's website and its associated features.

Web designers’ hours and expectations can vary, but they typically work more hours when getting ready to present a project to developers or when preparing for a launch. Some travel may be required depending on the size and resources of the company; for example, some web designers may meet with clients to get a sense of their vision and provide realistic feedback, while others may be responsible for presenting new ideas to upper-level management or the board of directors.

Most web designers and developers need at least three years of experience in web design. Companies sometimes prefer a bachelor's degree in marketing or business, but it is not typically required. Companies looking for web designers are usually more concerned with the designer's previous work and/or portfolio of projects. Proficiency in multiple design programs is expected, as is an excellent understand of HTML and other coding. Web designers and developers must be up to date on developments and new software in their field. They must be able to juggle multiple projects at once and also be able to work well with a design team. Web designers may be at the head of the team or may be supervised by a senior designer.

Common Career Paths for Web Designer & Developer

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As Web Designer & Developers transition into upper-level roles such as Senior Software Engineer, they may see a strong upturn in salary. Senior Software Engineers earn $93K on average per year. Career advancement for the typical Web Designer & Developer often leads to becoming a Senior Web Developer or a Senior Web Designer; median salaries in these positions are $31K higher and $17K higher, respectively.

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Popular Skills for Web Designer & Developer

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Web Designer & Developers seem to require a rather large skill set. Most notably, skills in jQuery, User Interface Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Cascading Style Sheets are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 7 percent and 11 percent. At the other end of the pay range are skills like Windows Operating System General Use, e-Commerce, and PHP. Most people who know HTML also know Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Adobe Photoshop.

Pay by Experience Level for Web Designer & Developer

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Experience does not seem to be a strong driver of pay increase in this role. Respondents with less than five years' experience take home $42K on average. In contrast, those who have been around for five to 10 years earn a noticeably higher average of $52K. The average pay reported by folks with 10 to 20 years of experience is around $61K. Web Designer & Developers with more than 20 years of experience report incomes that are only modestly higher; the median for these old hands hovers around $62K.

Pay Difference by Location

San Francisco offers some of the highest pay in the country for Web Designer & Developers, 44 percent above the national average. Web Designer & Developers can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Washington (+32 percent), Seattle (+29 percent), Los Angeles (+27 percent), and New York (+26 percent). The lowest-paying market is Indianapolis, which sits 10 percent below the national average.